Dr. Jon Pierce-Shimomura has a big bet on a tiny worm Sometimes Jerry and I feel a bit like Forrest Gump. You know, winding up at the right place at the right time in our lives against pretty unlikely odds. I’ll tell you why. Last night Jerry and I attended an astonishing event, put on…
He’s here!
Baby Adam in his grandmother Carolyn’s arms For the past few days we’ve been on tenterhooks as our granddaughter Caitlin, two weeks overdue with baby Adam, was in labor. Although Caitie, a third-year med student at KU in Kansas City, is tied into the best midwifery and medical science have to offer, she…
Mchael’s retirement plans
Michael enjoys the drum circle This morning when I showed up at the Pavilion for staff meeting, I saw Michael in the hallway. “So, Michael,” I said. “Are you ready to turn 40?” (This will happen on the 10th of November.) “Yeah,” he replied, “Sorta,” looking a little downcast. Then he brightened and said, “When I’m…
Don’t punish the disability
Yesterday as Jerry and I drove into Austin I read the scriptures for today’s Mass readings. The gospel was Jesus’ parable about the King who invited people to his son’s wedding feast, but everybody was too busy, saying “Nah, I gotta work this weekend” or “Sorry, I already have plans.” Well, words to that effect. …